Extended Producer Responsibility

Australia: NSW Government Passes Mandatory Battery Stewardship Laws to Cut Fire and Pollution Risk

NSW has passed nation-leading laws to create a mandatory product stewardship scheme for small, removable batteries, shifting end-of-life responsibility and costs onto battery brand owners from October 2026.[^1^](https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/news/epamedia/260407-nsw-leads-the-country-in-battery-reform-to-fight-fires-and-pollution#:~:text=The%20new%20laws%2C%20which%20recently%20passed%20Parliament%2C%20cement%20NSW%20as%20the%20first%20state) Strategically, this raises compliance and reporting expectations for battery suppliers while accelerating fire risk reduction and circular-economy infrastructure for batteries in Australia’s largest state.

10 Apr 2026, 16:05epa.nsw.gov.auAustralia

Oregon Governor Signs HB 4144 Establishing Battery Producer Responsibility Program for Batteries

Oregon has enacted HB 4144, creating a mandatory statewide producer-responsibility regime for portable and medium-format batteries and battery-containing products following the Governor’s signature in April 2026. Over the next three years, battery producers must organise into DEQ-approved programmes, fund dense collection and recycling infrastructure, and comply with performance targets and civil-penalty-backed obligations that materially raise EPR expectations for battery supply chains in Oregon.

10 Apr 2026, 15:41olis.oregonlegislature.govUnited States

Minnesota SF 1690 Second Engrossment on Battery and Electronics Stewardship Set for Senate Environment Committee Hearing

In April 2026, Minnesota’s SF 1690 reached second engrossment and is set for a Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee hearing, outlining a statewide producer‑funded stewardship programme for batteries, circuit boards and electrical products, alongside a 2029 ban on most mercury‑containing batteries.[^1^](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2025/0/SF/1690/versions/latest/#:~:text=relating%20to%20environment%3B%20establishing%20stewardship%20program%20for%20circuit%20boards%2C) If enacted, battery and electronics manufacturers and importers serving Minnesota would need to join a stewardship organisation, fund a compliant collection network, redesign labelling and sales practices, and prepare for stricter waste‑management and mercury‑control obligations from 2027–2029 onward.[^3^](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2025/0/SF/1690/versions/latest/#:~:text=Subd.%201.%20Due%20dates.)

10 Apr 2026, 13:15revisor.mn.govUnited States

UK EPR Packaging Guidance Updated on Recycling Obligations and 2025–2027 Targets

In April 2026, the UK government updated its extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging guidance to clarify the combined recycling obligation for paper, board and fibre-based composite material and to restate 2025–2027 material-specific recycling targets. Large producers and compliance schemes should ensure PRN/PERN purchasing and reporting reflect the combined paper/fibre category, the stated 2025–2027 recycling percentages, and the 31 January deadline for meeting each year’s obligations.

10 Apr 2026, 13:05gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Minnesota Senate Committee to Hear SF 1690 on Electronics and Battery Stewardship and Mercury Battery Ban

Minnesota is advancing SF 1690, establishing a producer-funded stewardship program for electronics and batteries and banning mercury in most primary batteries by 2028. Impacted businesses must prepare for mandatory collective stewardship participation, full cost absorption for end-of-life management, and new product labeling and composition standards.

9 Apr 2026, 14:21revisor.mn.govUnited States

Missouri House Schedules Nuclear Clean Power, Paint Recycling And Xylazine Bills For Floor Consideration

Missouri advances legislation establishing a statewide paint recycling program, nuclear energy cost-recovery, and stricter controls on xylazine (April 2026). Companies should prepare for new producer responsibility obligations in the coatings sector and evolving regulatory frameworks for clean energy and controlled substances.

9 Apr 2026, 10:23house.mo.govUnited States

India Notifies Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026

India has implemented the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, mandating minimum recycled-content targets for packaging and new labeling standards effective immediately. Businesses must now operationalize recycled-content tracking and certificate trading while ensuring packaging remains compliant with food-contact safety and labeling requirements.

9 Apr 2026, 07:35egazette.gov.inIndia

California Assembly Amends AB 2245 Creating Lubricant Waste and Packaging Producer Responsibility Program

California's AB 2245 proposes a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for lubricants and associated packaging, targeting full implementation by 2031. Impacted businesses must anticipate mandatory PRO membership and funding obligations, while navigating a specific regulatory carve-out from California's general packaging EPR law.

6 Apr 2026, 18:31leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Iowa Senate Introduces SF 2477 to Establish Battery Stewardship Program

Iowa has introduced SF 2477 to establish a mandatory, producer-funded battery stewardship program with collection and recycling targets beginning in 2027. Manufacturers face new extended producer responsibility (EPR) costs, chemistry-specific labeling mandates, and market access risks for non-compliant products starting in 2028.

6 Apr 2026, 16:28legis.iowa.govUnited States

Minnesota Governor Proposes Manufacturer-Funded E-Waste Stewardship Program

Minnesota is proposing to replace its current electronics recycling statutes with a comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for e-waste. This shift will transfer full financial and operational responsibility for end-of-life electronics to manufacturers, requiring participation in a third-party stewardship organization and new funding obligations.

5 Apr 2026, 18:47lrl.mn.govUnited States

Minnesota Governor Proposes FY 2026–27 Budget Funding for Electronic and Battery Stewardship and Spill Response Changes

Minnesota's Governor has proposed FY 2026–27 supplemental funding to establish new electronic and battery stewardship programs and tighten emergency spill response statutes. This signals a strategic shift toward mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR), requiring manufacturers to prepare for potential new compliance and end-of-life management obligations.

5 Apr 2026, 18:44lrl.mn.govUnited States

Chile President Kast Backs Environment Ministry Priorities On SBAP, Permitting And REP Waste Law

Chile’s presidency has confirmed a 2026 environmental agenda focused on streamlining investment project permitting and revising the Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) waste framework. Operators should anticipate legislative reforms aimed at reducing administrative backlogs in environmental assessments while tightening waste management and biodiversity compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 18:41mma.gob.clChile

UK: Environment Agency Updates Waste Export Standards for Indonesia and Malaysia After Malaysian WEEE Import Ban

The UK has updated waste export requirements for Southeast Asia, highlighting a total ban on electronic waste (WEEE) imports into Malaysia starting February 2026. Companies must urgently audit disposal chains to reroute WEEE and ensure Indonesian plastic exports meet tightened licensing and 2% contamination thresholds to maintain producer responsibility compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 05:51gov.ukUnited KingdomIndonesiaMalaysia

Netherlands Launches Large-Scale RWZI Monitoring Project for Urban Waste Water Directive Implementation

The Netherlands will launch a 1.5-year wastewater monitoring project in 2026 to track micro-pollutants and support the implementation of the revised EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This initiative will provide the data foundation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, directly influencing future treatment levies and compliance costs for pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers.

4 Apr 2026, 11:03kwrwater.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

Environment Agency Applies CPI Uplift To Waste (Miscellaneous) Charging Scheme In England

The UK Environment Agency has increased all fees under the Waste (miscellaneous) charging scheme in England by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), effective April 1, 2026. Businesses managing WEEE, batteries, or international waste shipments must account for higher administrative costs and ensure correct fee payments to avoid application or notification delays.

4 Apr 2026, 11:01gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Swedish Competition Authority Opposes Proposals For Implementing EU Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation

The Swedish Competition Authority has formally opposed several proposed national implementation measures for the EU PPWR, citing risks of anti-competitive monopolies and barriers to market entry for Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs). Businesses should monitor potential shifts in Swedish EPR compliance options, as the final rules may allow for more individual compliance flexibility and competitive fee structures than initially proposed.

3 Apr 2026, 18:30konkurrensverket.seSwedenEuropean Union

Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee To Consider Battery Stewardship Bill SF 545

Iowa is advancing legislation to establish a mandatory battery stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework for portable and medium-format batteries. If enacted, manufacturers face significant take-back obligations and new labeling requirements by 2029, with market access contingent on approved stewardship plans starting in 2028.

3 Apr 2026, 18:29legis.iowa.govUnited States

Wales Adopts Digital Waste Tracking Regulations 2026

Wales has mandated a digital waste tracking system for all controlled waste movements starting October 1, 2026. Businesses must integrate approved software into waste management workflows to ensure real-time data compliance and avoid significant civil or criminal penalties.

3 Apr 2026, 18:26legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Chile Ministry of Environment Sets 2026–2029 Roadmap Including REP Law Update and SEA/SMA Reform Bills

Chile’s Ministry of Environment has unveiled its 2026–2029 roadmap, prioritizing an update to the Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) Law and reforms to environmental assessment and enforcement agencies. Businesses should prepare for stricter waste management obligations and more rigorous environmental permitting processes as the government seeks to accelerate circular economy transitions and institutional oversight.

3 Apr 2026, 18:13mma.gob.clChile

UK DEFRA Publishes EPR Packaging Waste Reporting Guidance for Reprocessors and Exporters

UK DEFRA has finalized reporting requirements for packaging waste reprocessors and exporters under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, effective from early 2026. Affected businesses must establish rigorous data collection and audit trails to meet accelerated monthly or quarterly reporting cycles and mitigate regulatory risk across the UK.

2 Apr 2026, 17:44gov.ukUnited Kingdom